1.Explain (in your own words) seven good reasons for freezing cell lines. 2.What are two hazards of liquid nitrogen? Describe which personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and why when working with liquid nitrogen. 3.Explain four ways we can mitigate the harmful effects of intracellular ice crystal formation during cryopreservation. 4.Name one hydrophilic cryoprotectant used in cell culture. 5.What should you include when labeling your cryovial? Solution Answer = cell cultures are preserved by freezing cell lines good reasons 1] cell cultures provide a good host system for propagation of majority of clinically important animal viruses long term preservation is storage under liquid N2 at -196 0C 2] It reduce the risk of microbial contamination 3] for reduction of risk of cross contamination of other cell lines 4] REduction of risk of genetic drift & morphological changes 5] REduced cost 6] work conducted using cells at a consistent passage number 7] For maintaining the viability of culture cells.